1259: Let’s focus on what we’re not gonna do
A lot of the time we focus on tooting our horns, acknowledging wins, and making intentional space over the weekend. But today we're looking ahead to the weekend with a different lens!
Episode transcript:
Good morning, Daily Peppers, and a very happy Friday to you. So sometimes on a Friday, we focus on what you're tooting your horn about and acknowledging your wins. Other times, we look at what you're gonna make intentional space for this weekend. But today, we're doing something differently because I want you to think of 3 things that you're not gonna do this weekend. It is so easy to get to the end of a week and think about the things that we didn't do and also feel hugely obligated to do so much shit that either we don't wanna do or doesn't really need to be done, or we simply get lost in the land of shoulds. So this weekend, I invite you to join the land of the coulds and also the land of the could nots. Like the old adage goes, for every yes you say, there's also a no. And the other way around is also true.
By saying no to things, you're also making space for other things as well. And just a reminder, in case you need to hear it, no is a full sentence. I know for those of us who are socialized as women, no is a loaded term. It's complicated. And often, we feel like we have to mold ourselves around other people and put everybody else first and keep ourselves small. But I say, fuck shrinking. Saying no does not make you a bitch. Listening to your own needs and identifying them and saying yes to them is an act of courage and is an act of rebellion.
And we love all things courageous rebellion around here. So have a think about the 3 things you're gonna say no to. And here's to daring to say yes to yourself. Have a good 1. I can't wait to be back in your ears on Monday morning or in your inbox on Sunday if you're part of my really lovely letters rebellion community. And if you're not, go find out more about it by heading to the rebelrousers.com/letters, and I would love to see you there. Take care and remember that everything changes when you believe you matter.
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